backing out
Example Sentences
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Am I a jerk for backing out now?
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Local officials accused Horning of backing out of a plan to help fund an overhaul of the iconic gondola connecting Telluride and Mountain Village—a free 12-minute ride that stitches the two towns together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
“We’re backing out a little because the rebates are going away,” Jim said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025
“Want some pie?” he asked, backing out of the refrigerator with a glass dish.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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